Here we are with another rose. Difficult for me - this one is very good. The 2008 was a great year, but it is not as good as the 2004 Grande Annee rose — a month ago
I’m in the 91+ territory here, but this is an older NV and the age pushes this up just a touch.
From 375. Easy for my wife and I to enjoy while our two littles run around on NYE.
After the Mousse Fils L’Or d’Eugene rosé from a few days ago, this is totally different. Much more classical versus the unique Mousse. Pale copper colored in the glass. Lots of similarities to Charles Heidsieck’s Brut Reserve rosé with its strawberry shortbread and toasty layers, but the fruit isn’t as layered. Slightly chalk/limestone initially but gives way to Spiced rhubarb, red berries, white peach and an orange marmalade finish (maybe dosage peeking out as well as the age helping channel some depth and richness). — 6 months ago
Luminous, golden hue. The nose shows freshness and fruit with notes of lemon meringue pie followed by yellow fruit such as Mirabelle plums. Then, as the Champagne warms up, aromas of plums with slightly honeyed and toasted notes start to come through. The Champagne confirms its richness and volume. The Pinot Noir endows it with structure and depth. Hawthorn and white flower aromas fuse naturally together in a fine acidity sustained by citrus fruit. — 21 days ago
Delicious — 6 months ago
suggestions of lemon cream and green apples sitting quietly behind its articulate, but never-heavy autolysis. slightly chalky, slightly citrusy, slightly austere — 21 days ago
Mackenzie Svee
suggestions of lemon cream and green apples. slightly chalky, slightly citrusy, slightly austere — 21 days ago